Durham Region to host virtual event on Nuclear Sector Strategy

Whitby, Ontario – Durham residents are invited to attend a virtual event for the launch of Empowering the Community: Durham Region's Nuclear Sector Strategy, 2022-2032. Durham Region is Canada’s premier centre of the nuclear industry and innovation. Join us as we celebrate the launch of the strategy by registering now for this free event on February 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. 

The virtual event will include a panel discussion on the economic and environmental opportunities ahead as we transition to a net zero community, featuring:

• Dr. Kirk Atkinson, Director of the Centre for SMRs at Ontario Tech University
• Sandra Austin, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Durham Region
• Simon Gill, Director of Economic Development at Durham Region
• Katie Haddlesey, Chief Operating Officer at Curve Lake First Nation
• Sheila Hall, Executive Director of the Clarington Board of Trade,
• Fiaz Jadoon, Director of Economic Development and Strategic Projects at the City of Pickering
• Ron Oberth, President of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries

Special guests include Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry; Durham Region’s Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair; Chief Emily Whetung, Curve Lake First Nation; Adrian Foster, Mayor, Municipality of Clarington; Dave Ryan, Mayor, City of Pickering; Steve Gregoris, VP Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power Generation; and Dr. Daniel Hoornweg, Associate Dean, Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, Ontario Tech University.

When: On Wednesday, February 16 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Where: Register online at Eventbrite.ca.

Why: Durham Region’s Nuclear Sector Strategy is a long-range plan that aims to build capacity within our organization and community to understand, anticipate and respond to the evolving nuclear activities in Durham, and influence policy and decision-making that affect the Region in collaboration with partners. Please visit durham.ca/nuclear to learn more.

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